LETTER of RECOMMENDATION (Confidential)

REFERENCE LETTER (confidential)

To the applicant: Ask the referee (for example the supervisor of your thesis or teacher/tutor who knows you well enough in an academic capacity) to complete this form. Ask your referee for a confidential reference to be returned to you in a signed and sealed envelope. Please return the unopened envelope with your application package to the University Admissions Finland. Remember to mark down your application number into the envelope. All documents including the reference form must be received by 31 January 2014 at 4:00 pm!

To the referee: The person is applying for the programme mentioned below. By answering the following questions you will assist greatly in the selection process. After completing this form, place it in an envelope, seal the envelope and sign across the seal. Please return the sealed envelope to the applicant.

University the applicant is applying for: University of Oulu, Finland Programme the applicant is Master’s Degree Programme in Education and Globalisation applying for: http://www . oulu.fi/ ktk/ edglo/

To be filled in by the referee:

Name of the applicant:

Name of the referee:

Title of the referee:

University/Faculty/Department of the referee (if applicable): E-mail of the referee:

Tel. of the referee:

1. How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant?

2. Describe the applicant’s strengths and weaknesses:

3. Please indicate the applicant’s ability and academic competence in comparison with other individuals whom you have known at similar stages in their academic careers (please tick one box on each line):

Excellent Very good Good Satisfactory Poor Not known Knowledge of the area of specialisation Motivation and perseverance Ability to study or do research independently Ability to work with others Ability to express thoughts in speech and writing Analytical capacity Emotional stability and maturity Self-reliance and independence Overall assessment

4. Please, comment on the applicant's suitability especially for the programme he/she is applying for.

Place and date: ______

Referee’s signature: ______